Honor Magic Vs3 vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor Magic Vs3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 68/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 1,757,044); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic Vs3
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor Magic Vs3 better?
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 191g vs 229g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic Vs3 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 19 points higher (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic Vs3 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10162 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.2×4.7 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic Vs3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic Vs3 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor Magic Vs3 by 45.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic Vs3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (95/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (81/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (87/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Honor Magic Vs3 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic Vs3 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor Magic Vs3 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic Vs3 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor Magic Vs3 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.